Pre-ordering essentially guarantees you’ll get the phone on launch day, but it depends on which route you take. Pre-order an unlocked iPhone 6 from Apple and you get your phone delivered on Sept. 19 for major urban areas. Pop in your existing nano SIM card and you continue on with your cellphone plan as normal.

Pre-order from Rogers, Telus and Bell and it’s basically a reservation system that’s first come, first serve based on the number of units they receive. Once you sign a contract or renew, you’ll most likely need to meet the minimum monthly plan requirement for a 2-year iPhone subsidy, which is $80/month from Rogers.

You can order 2 of each iPhone 6 model (i.e. 2 x iPhone 6 and 2 x iPhone 6 Plus), a max of four iPhones per person.

What’s the best way to pre-order an unlocked iPhone from Apple.ca?

Use the Apple Store iOS app. It has proved to be faster and more reliable than ordering on the web. Just make sure you payment credentials are filled in NOW, and before the online store goes offline later tonight, to ensure you’re ready to go when the clock hits midnight PDT.

No. The Apple Store at Oakridge told us there will be two lines: one for reserve and pickup and another one for the general public. It will be busy so be prepared.

Will I be charged right away online for Reserve and Pickup?

No. You will be charged in store. Apple will send you an email once your iPhone 6 is ready to be picked up on Sept. 19. Of course, online quantities will vary for this first pickup date and it’s first come, first served for online reservations.

Apple will launch the iPhone 6 on Friday, September 19. Stores will open at 8AM local time.

When will my iPhone 6 order arrive?

According to Apple’s updated iPhone map, those living in Zone 1 (major urban centres) will have an estimated delivery date of September 19. Do note in all of our previous Apple pre-orders, we have always received shipments on launch days (Vancouver and Victoria).

To get to this map, add an iPhone to your cart online and a link during checkout will show you this map. Or check your delivery date via postal code here.

What is Apple’s iPhone return policy?

15 calendar days to return for a full refund. Either visit an Apple Store or call customer service to get a prepaid return label.

What about pre-orders from Rogers, Telus and Bell? What time will they start?